Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Leakesville (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Center

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for the Southern Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville, MS.

The ADON will supervise nursing staff, coordinate care across units, and ensure clinical performance targets are met in a 24-hour correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School; Bachelor's or Master's in nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State; board-certified or board-eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience; correctional healthcare preferred.
• Experience in operations management and knowledge of NCCHC/ACA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate nursing staff in a correctional setting in which care is provided 24 hours daily.
• Plan and organize work for assigned units; coordinate with other units/departments.
• Participate in training for staff and work with the Director of Nursing, Health Services Administrator, and regional leadership.

Skills

Nursing license

Board certification

Clinical nursing experience

Correctional healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Job description

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

MEDICAL Part Time Southern MS Correctional Institution, North Leaksville, MS, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 13733

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health c are , has an opening for a Part-Time Assistant Director of Nursing at South Mississippi Correctional Institute in Leakesville, Mississippi!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay : New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Annual Incentive Bonus

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a supervisory nursing position who works in a correctional setting in which nursing services are required on a 24-hour basis. The ADON supervises and coordinates the activities of nursing personnel in one or more patient care units. The ADON verifies that patients’ needs are met and evaluates nursing care and patient care unit performance. They participate in the planning of work for assigned units and coordinate activities with other patient units/departments. The ADON plans and organizes training for staff members and works in partnership with the Director of Nursing (ADON) if applicable, Health Services Administrator (HSA), and Regional Leadership to fulfill contractual requirements and achieve operational and clinical performance targets.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SCHEDULE

• Part-time
• 16 hr/week

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / PREFERENCES

• Graduate of an Accredited Nursing School required. Bachelor or Master’s Degree in nursing preferred
• Licensed to practice nursing in the State, board-certified or board-eligible in medicine, and has training and experience providing services to an adult population

• To redefine benchmarks for the industry utilizing core values, strong partnerships, effective clinical practices, and innovative healthcare strategies
• Specialty certification in correctional healthcare is desired (Certified Correctional Health Professional: CCHP, Certified Correctional Health Professional Nurse: CCHP-RN)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting, with correctional healthcare experience is preferred
• Previous clinical operations management experience is preferred; previous direct management experience within a correctional health setting is desired
• Knowledge of accreditation standards (NCCHC, ACA & state-specific), as well as experience with quality improvement programs and clinical auditing, is preferred

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

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